Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Mideast as US builds up military presence in region

Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Mideast as US builds up military presence in region The US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln with fighter jets on board has arrived in the Middle East, the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) has announced. “USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighters, has entered the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility. The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, is accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9,” CENTCOM posted on X. The US is gradually expanding its military presence in the Middle East under the pretext of possible escalation in the region. Earlier in August, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered “adjustments” to the US’ “military posture” in the Mideast. Additional weaponry, including the USS Georgia nuclear submarine, was subsequently deployed. Subscribe to [club80289214|@SputnikInt] Source: Sputnik International